Test Riding an 80+ Horsepower Raptor 700

I was extremely fortunate to throw a leg over the most powerful quad I've ridden to date. This machine was built and tuned by Jay Jahns of Illinois Power Sports. I was beyond impressed with the linear power range and usability of the motor. Big thanks to John for letting me ride his awesome machine!
Link for Dune Info and Safety
thinkdunes.com...
Sandflix www.sandflix.com/
Facebook / sandflixdotcom
Instagram www.instagram....
Illinois Powersports
www.illinoispow...
Our Website www.petehager.com
My 2019 Yamaha Raptor 700 Special Edition Parts-
Precision Elite Steering Stabilizer petehager.com/...
Rossier R4 Full Exhaust petehager.com/...
Fuel Customs Intake W/box
Power Commander 5
Urmosi Original Throttle petehager.com/...
Pro Taper Contour Bars amzn.to/2WtusoK
Pro Taper Universal Handlebar Mount Kit amzn.to/2RX5FL6
ODI Lock on grips
Pro Armor Bully front bumper
Pro Armor Nerf Bars
Alba Racing rear grab bar amzn.to/2FLPgmp
Alba Racing gas cap amzn.to/2FYuz5Y
Upp Racing case saver
Quadboss wheel spacers
Warning Plate Delete
GBC XC Master rear tires
GYTR A-Arm skid plates bit.ly/2BacjTM
CRF Belly Skid www.glanninnova...
Filmed with the GoPro Hero 7 amzn.to/2MHvxVl
**Must purchase GoPro adapter to run microphone amzn.to/2SjdM3O
Motovlog Mic Purple Panda DISCOUNT LINK www.purplepand...
3rd Person Filmed with Sony A6000 amzn.to/2XoVfWD
3rd Person Mic-Sony Zoom Microphone amzn.to/2Xtv6Wp
3rd Person Wind Muff- amzn.to/2x5Lluf
Intro Music-"I Need to Get Out" by Eight Bits
Music Sourced through Epidemic Sound www.epidemicso...
Follow Me On:
Instagram- / pete.hager
Facebook- / pete-hager-media-21519...
Send Fan Mail! :)
PO Box 3305
Mankato, MN 56002
#savesportquads

[@MichaelSabo]

Crazy how mellow and smooth that raptor sounds but you know it makes mad power.

[@tinkaatanasova7079]

Т

[@hermanmuenster1405]

My first time climbing Test hill was amazing. It was on a worn out Warrior 350 that was popping and sputtering, no paddles, and 3-4 attempts. I got to the top and did a flip. Dreams do come true if you want it bad enough. When I got to St. Anthonys on a newer Raptor 350 with a full stage 3 build, I was doing it. Now the proud owner of a 700R, don't give up. No matter what happens keep going and smash your goals

[@FREEDOMSYNDICATEOFFICIAL]

Great video! I finally purchased the Big 3 for my Raptor So hopefully I can premiere it on my channel in the next week or so! I plan to do some baseline dyno runs and then install the big 3 and then return to the Dyno to see the difference in power. Each dyno will fluctuate a little bit and your elevation gives you a disadvantage in numbers But it'll be cool to see the difference between the big three with a monster system and the big three with a Rossier system 🤘

[@TerrellSpivey]

👀👀 lol

[@FREEDOMSYNDICATEOFFICIAL]

@@TerrellSpivey lol

[@TerrellSpivey]

@@FREEDOMSYNDICATEOFFICIAL you know I'll be waiting and watching! Lol

[@PeteHager]

Awesome to hear you have the big 3 on the way! I cant wait to see/hear it when it's installed! We definitely hope to be back this winter for another round in Florida 👍

[@TerrellSpivey]

@@PeteHager ayyee!! Another sweet collab with my two favs!!💯💪

[@nwf3556]

I miss going out in the quads so I'm watching this cause it brings back memories

[@Davido50]

Yamaha makes sport quads. Get em while you can.

[@joshc3036]

Good call on Jay from Illinois power sports! Dude’s a super genius who could pull 100hp from a potato! My friends and i have used him for years. Everytime i get a toy the first stop is to jay. Great dude!

[@PeteHager]

Awesome to hear even more positive feedback about Jay. I was more then impressed with his facilities and knowledge. He’s a true enthusiast and I can’t wait to experience and share his work 👍😬

[@franksawesomeadventures9597]

Jay is the man. He is the only guy that I will let touch my motors.

[@lilcrazy7627]

My dad has a 06 raptor 700 never needed to rebuild the engine. Keep up the good content

[@theoutdoorsman5727]

Who else gives the video a like before we even watch it because we know its gonna be good

[@FREEDOMSYNDICATEOFFICIAL]

Same here lol!

[@duneracerweston]

Same

[@fcberty]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/iofYZKKOob2Gqrs

[@stricklykickly7968]

I did because I’ve been anxiously waiting for the next one

[@NineteenEighty8]

It was lame bc too much talking.

[@thatoneguy2759]

I was there last year with my ltz 400 and that quad was there destroying everyone on the drag strip, poor Suzuki would only be half way down the strip before that thing finished

[@davidlyons8278]

Pete your a good man….. I have been watching you for quite some time…….keep up the great work….

[@867diesel]

i love how many videos you made of this trip . this is a dream ride of mine and has been for 20 years

[@jd0316]

Love the yellow SE, one of the best looking Raptors made. Awesome build, looks very tame until you want it to rip.

[@bpurtha]

Those are some awesome machines! I hope to see the raptor get back out soon 🤟

[@Davido50]

Silver lake dunes Michigan rocks!

[@daniellicata4864]

Only been watching videos for a few days and you’ve encouraged me to get a new raptor instead of a new dirtbike keep it up man!

[@TerrellSpivey]

Man those dune buggies ain't no joke out there! Lol too much power for the frame! Lol but Pete!! You shoulda took that 83hp Raptor down the drag strip and really got a feel of it! Lollol just messing! Enjoyed your reaction to it! And man the footage for that day still came out perfect inspite of your bike not running! Staying tuned!

[@FREEDOMSYNDICATEOFFICIAL]

Yeah your not kidding lol... So awesome seeing them wheelie!

[@TerrellSpivey]

@@FREEDOMSYNDICATEOFFICIAL them bald eagles be ripping! Lol

[@someoneelse3739]

The green sand rail in the beginning is a friend of mine i got to to take a ride out there and it’s insane it rides wheelies so easily.

[@josechavez7033]

make a 100+ horsepower banshee

[@steveschmittou941]

I got an 06 700 raptor with a plus 4 swing arm.Mine was one of the ones with the deffective fuel pumps that made it run rich. After opening the exhaust up ran great no more problems.

[@jsavage8986]

that thing is sick

[@fcberty]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/iofYZKKOob2Gqrs

[@danielvinyard4948]

I'm jealous, i wish i had a quad to take to the dunes, or any were. Love the vid's!

[@alexroy8549]

Buy one

[@عالقبيسي-خ8ب]

@@alexroy8549 ya think it’s easy

[@devinhoepner2107]

Awesome video can’t wait to see what you all get done to your motor

[@scottieb1469]

Great video! John and Frank have some very nice machines.

[@gavinremer1450]

And here I am thinking my 400EX hits hard

[@NoahMazraani]

I feel you

[@reedtarted1932]

My recon 250 move decently till the wobbles set in

[@Sebas27_]

Sender Sean A 250 isn’t even fast enough to wobble😂😂 Unless it’s a 2 stroke

[@Davido50]

As long as you enjoy it! My stock '21 Rapter 700R-SE is plenty for me. Keep it stock it lasts longer.

[@4.5.0.Garage]

Me when I was 13 lol. I want another one now tho great bikes ..

[@tnrmrtn]

I’m 16 and trying to get a 400ex, I’m pretty close but just can’t seem to get the rest of the money. I can’t wait to get one, it’s gonna be so much fun. I may even steady moto vlogging!

[@raptorchuy0677]

that raptor is sick man I got a bone stock one and the color scheme really grows on you, waiting to pull the trigger on the big 3 with monster exhaust

[@NoahMazraani]

Who could ever dislike this??? Great video, I hit like before it began!

[@700rRaptorLife]

Man that thing is a monster

[@meltonjason4536]

this man is so grateful and appreciative love the vids

[@Team2Gils]

Looked like a blast to ride. Sounded really smooth like a near stock bike does until you get on it. Probably super reliable build.

[@connorfranklin5527]

you should go to the dunes in oregon i personally think there better there not rough at all and super fun trails lots of great people

[@stricklykickly7968]

Hey Pete when I need some motivation to go out and get some miles in I watch your content to get pumped up! Keep it up and please come tear up some trails on the west coast! Pete Hagar west coast trip!

[@emiledebeer8636]

Love your vids keep up the hard work💪

[@coleswanginshenanigans867]

That banshee with the red white and blue liberty graphics and plastics on a stock frame with big chrome rear rims on the massive sand paddles the owners name is Nic Cache he drag races that thing like every weekend

[@diocifer]

I actually met the guy who sold you the kfx recently and when he told me about your channel I figured out I was already subscribed lol.

[@josechavez7033]

sick

[@moudjibyamaha5814]

love you from algeria .

[@internetirelevante_4264]

This video is awesome

[@jzgaming7712]

I hope the raptor gets back together and better 🥺

[@FREEDOMSYNDICATEOFFICIAL]

This is going to be interesting... The question is will he rebuild it to factory specs or beef it up and how much horsepower??? 😁

[@chriscallas9358]

Great video,never seen u so tired lol. You mentioned a back up,u should get another 700. U can swap parts etc but mostly if u love ur raptor like I know u do like how it rides,it's comfortable seat position,torquey motor,don't have to shift all the time then don't get a Yfz 450. I ride like you ride and the 450 is better suited for a different style of riding especially the track. This is just my opinion,I'm sure plenty will disagree. I'm just glad thankfull Yamaha still makes both machines. Was cool to see vid like that of John Case,s Raptor !

[@dauoodamjad9354]

Awesome and sick dude

[@brandoncounts711]

Hey pete I have a 15 tooth front sprocket on my 2020 and its amazing.

[@brandoncounts711]

You need to come to the Oregon coast dunes and come ride with us

[@tonycampbell9797]

Pete you need to get another sport quad just to have like a back up

[@PeteHager]

We’re working on it 😅

[@tonycampbell9797]

Pete Hager yes what quad you thinking

[@ItsHisComedy4You]

Pete Hager YFZ 450 !

[@lilcrazy7627]

Pete Hager get a ltr 450

[@mncam567]

yfz 450

[@tadealvar]

Hi Pete, great video...the new intro it's sick! Congratulations! What about the Raptor? Still broken?

[@JarofMayonaise]

While everyone rushes to go get the 'big 3', I'm going to be leaving mine stock. My 700 has tried to kill me on multiple occasions with stock power, I don't think I need any more to get the job done.

[@ononewheel7]

You’ll be faster spending your money on suspension vs motor mods any day of the week! Whats the point of the power if you cant control it!

[@JOKER-ne4yg]

gives me memories of my brothers old yfz

[@craigmack7515]

Pretty cool Dude💨💨💨💨

[@queasyislander0274]

Pete you need to get on a 100+hp banshee

[@marcusballard9188]

I’m actually getting my raptor fixed and there putting tuns of aftermarket parts and it’s going to have 80 horsepower that’s why I’m here

[@tjgoddard8219]

Love ur vids

[@hyenagamingyt6035]

Just recently got a nice red and white 2009 yfz 450

[@diocifer]

And yes notifications are on at all time 😁🤙

[@harrybrown1494]

Pete check your fuel pump they having a problem with the 18 models on up with the fuel pump.

[@M_-rk9eg]

Love your content! Keep it up.

[@codi4505]

Time to hit up the west coast and try sum real quads pete. I plan on putting my yfz in the shop this winter and coming out with roughly 55+hp

[@josechavez7033]

you should buy a banshee 350 or yfz450

[@HM-xg5pw]

dude i have for desert a 181 hp ktm quad :) i lovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvve it ! trust me nothing is better is a unique piece :)

[@HM-xg5pw]

if you are interested, get in touch, 0-100 km / h 2.6 sec

[@AquaFreak]

Nice vid! Love the 60th anniversary quad, what mods are done with this quad?

[@PeteHager]

You would have to call Illinois Powersports and ask Jay the engine builder. It's definitely far from a 700 now 😅

[@lukeworrell8479]

I love going to silver lake right now sooo many people haha!!

[@Chipsdandool6969]

Luke Worrell were is it?

[@IBDASHOOTER]

Aye look on the bright side if you gotta open ya raptor up might as well upgrade.....Do a 734 bore kit with 11:1 compression it’s the perfect trail pump gas build pretty much makes ya raptor a true 700 I wouldn’t go no bigger for the type of riding that you do

[@joshuascoot77]

What an awesome trip. Have you figured out what happened with your raptor yet? Those buggies are absolutely insane btw

[@diocifer]

I have a 06 Raptor 727 I'm in minnesota and would like to ride with you guys some day. 😜🤙

[@jamesewendt6776]

Any updates on your quad ? Hopefully just a bad fuel pump and weak battery .

[@philhascandy2161]

Place looks sic .

[@masonhouck656]

Hi Pete

[@tonyfoley9988]

I'm going to be purchasing a home stock 2017 Raptor 700r SE and I was wondering if I should get the power commander 5 before doing any other mods 1st? I'm going to be upgrading the exhaust and air intake eventually but I know these power commanders are getting hard to find. So if I could get any opinions that'd be great. Also I enjoy the videos, very informative and just all around GREAT! Keep'em coming bro!

[@tonycampbell9797]

What’s up Pete

[@moudjibyamaha5814]

men where is you raptor . it is the best bro .its look so biautiful

[@andrewengland971]

What happened to your rappy? That 80 hp rappy is sick! Sounds no different then normal.

[@powersportsenthusiast1986]

pretty sad riding for a guy that brags so much about having "high end" machines.. that 83hp looks pretty wasted on him! those "launches" and runs through the gears were horrendous ;)

[@thomasmccue4212]

🤣is this the guy John with the banshees on the sport quads only Facebook page???

[@frankangel5653]

Hey Pete I'm sorry to hear about your raptor but I got a question did the raptor blow up

[@PeteHager]

The raptor still ran but we agreed it didn’t sound right so I dropped it off with their engine builder for some TLC 👍

[@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443]

I want to see a dyno sheet.

[@PeteHager]

Dr. Hugo G. Hackenbush I’m sure Jay would be happy to talk to you about the build. Feel free to give Illinois Powersports a call 👍 illinoispowersports.com/content/

[@NoahzChillin]

Go to Hatfield McCoy trail in West Virginia

[@Greywolfwarrior]

That's a sweet looking Raptor, how's yours doing?

[@PiningAway462]

I don't ride dunes but those blind hills make me really nervous

[@PeteHager]

The big rolling dunes are directional thankfully. The park itself has a natural clockwise flow so it's important to be aware and follow the rules. In the tree's/scramble area you have to be way more careful and always expect the unexpected. Dunes are a total blast but can get dicy quick 😅👍

[@kianghenie3475]

Me with my 70hp 660 raptor😥

[@ziyaadahmedallie9258]

Yo bro amazing stuff Where that tho ?

[@PeteHager]

This is on the west cost of Michigan at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes

[@ziyaadahmedallie9258]

@@PeteHager oh cool Thanks

[@unsafeluminosity1444]

Need a big bore now

[@ssammalm9195]

2:49 dam that guy is tall

[@CC-wt9vi]

How’s does it make 83hp? What engine mods are done?

[@PeteHager]

You would have to ask the builder, Jay Jahns, of Illinois Powersports. Give them a call and he'll be happy to talk to about it, here's their number (630)-365-6722

[@JBRAAPY]

💯🔥🤘🤘

[@geoffreystrong4374]

Been thinking of getting a quad again. Live in Colorado. Used to have a banshee and take it to walden dunes. Want to get a raptor 700. Question. Alot of places have the db limited to 96 now. Do those places strictly enforce the sound level and spark arresors. Do they check everyone at the ranger stations. I dont think any after market pipes are under the 96db limit

[@jordanparker7751]

Hey Pete. I noticed you said the 07 raptor you rode had yfz 450 front shocks. Do those fit oem or do you need to do modifications? Nice video! Thanks!

[@scottieb1469]

There is 2 different yfz front shocks. One should bolt up. The other you need a long travel a arm

[@franksawesomeadventures9597]

If you are looking to widen the stance on your raptor, get some long travel arms and the shocks off of the 2009 and later yfz quad. They work great and is very affordable.

[@jordanparker7751]

Thanks for the information. I have a 2018 raptor 700 base that came with the base shocks. I got a hell of a deal on it so I figured I'd add the parts I wanted. I see a ton of yfz shocks for sale but no raptor shocks.

[@leafefn4229]

Hey Pete can you do an in depth tutorial on how to drive a manual four wheeler explaining how to shift properly and when to shift down and up? Thanks Pete Hager. @Pete Hager

[@FREEDOMSYNDICATEOFFICIAL]

I'm sure Pete can make a great tutorial on that, however, if you need some guidance immediately I have a few videos on my channel that explain in-depth how to shift and when to shift. Have fun and be safe riding!

[@danielogaard1.074]

QUADNATION 929 I think I have watched those but I am still unsure

[@FREEDOMSYNDICATEOFFICIAL]

@@danielogaard1.074 There's several videos on KZbin going over how to shift. Find one you like and then really study it and before long you'll be riding like a pro 👍

[@marcusballard9188]

Do you know how hard it is it too ride and would you recommend it

[@marto3874]

I know a guy with a 100hp raptor 700

[@speedyboi349]

Its a strong quad but ill still prefer a yfz because of the weight difference and my friend raced a yfz 450 against the raptor 700 and it did almost the same but the yfz won the race and its more light weight I personally like the raptor 350 because i ride more on dirt and heavy rock hills meaning that a more light weight cuad could have a good advantage

[@speedyboi349]

But i like more dirtbikes

[@sneakltg7407]

Would you recommend hmf performance series full exhaust for a 2019 raptor 700r se?

[@pikefronteblu3038]

Hi everyone, im 14 yrs old and i want a quad to use nearby my house (NOT on roads)... i have a small budget... wich mini quad should i have? Also... im ONLY 30kg so im very light Sorry for my bad english

[@danielvinyard4948]

Yamaha blaster

[@ononewheel7]

Raptor 250

[@pikefronteblu3038]

@@danielvinyard4948 something that costs 200/250€???

[@pikefronteblu3038]

@@ononewheel7 something that costs around 300€?

[@poorwhiteboy6521]

Are those fass handle bars with rox risers ?

[@zachariahhunt2068]

I’m 11 years old and started riding a raptor 700 at 10

[@syndicate_weldor8605]

Bout time 700 raptor 2008 blu n white

[@syndicate_weldor8605]

You LL don't fkn know how I fk you my high way sheriff's always looking for me I out run a state tropp hilarious

[@syndicate_weldor8605]

5 4 '1,

[@poorwhiteboy6521]

What all is done to the motor ?

[@Andyyyayy]

Is soft suspension better or is stiff suspension better?

[@t-train6534]

Stuff for big jumps soft for trail riding and small bumps

[@Andyyyayy]

@@t-train6534 Thanks!

[@ononewheel7]

It all matters on your riding skill and shocks you have A good setup needs to be progressive So soft in the beginning of the stroke and stiffer towards the bottom of the stroke! Beginner riders will do better w a softer setup and a rider w more skills will benefit more from a stiffer setup! Weather its xc/mx!

[@logandilts3173]

alright, i'll ask it... what is that thing flopping around on the handle bars?

[@duneracerweston]

It's a clicker counter. John uses it for a drag pass counter to keep a active count for maintenance and such.

[@brad5376]

lap counter for drag racing

[@franksawesomeadventures9597]

It is pretty cool to see how many passes you get in a season.

[@windycityjohn400]

Right now the clicker reads 385 drag passes. (Not to mention all the woods, trails, dune riding) This build is part of our R&D program. We're trying to keep track of just how durable this build is. This is season #2 on this build. I get CRAZY good durability out of our clutch systems. I've gotten 6 years on the clutch in my 76hp Banshee. Excited to see how long this custom Raptor clutch setup lasts. Usually my little clicker stays snug above the bars and wedged on the brake. But on our last trip the original eyelet broke off my clicker, so I had to rig something quick with basic wire.

[@arnievasquez2802]

I have the same raptor 700

[@travisgarvaglia695]

Can you please let me know where he got his light bar and mount. I can't find any results on the web.

[@dark_5760]

Am i the only one who wants him to just send it?

[@deitrichwilliams8646]

Scared to go past half throttle! I'm out!!

[@jamescole5356]

Hey Pete were did you buy your hmf pipe and how much? I'm intrested in getting one

[@sami-of8yc]

😁😁😁💛

[@garyburbank3537]

I know john's son we grew up together